After months of deliberating on a what to do for a race bike, I finally pulled the trigger on this 2008 Addict R4 off of Craigslist. It was a great deal and the frame is in excellent shape. With all of the matte black/stealth builds happening (been there, done that myself), white felt like the right choice. I'll be keeping frame only, ditching everything else.

After trimming the fork and replacing the bars with a pair of Zipp SLC2 traditional bend, I'm down to 6400g. Time for the ride report.

I've been out on a handful of rides, and when compared to my Cronus (http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=117036), I'm a little...disappointed. At this point, they are basically the same build, except frame/fork. The geometry is different, but I notice it mostly in the amount of drop, and I actually prefer the drop in the Addict, which is more. So I don't think it's the fit that's bothering me.

The ride is not nearly as snappy as the Cronus, both in handling and acceleration (this is compared using the same wheels, 404s or King/Velocity/DT Swiss trainers). I've eliminated what I figured was the most likely culprit, incorrect BB/crank installation/break in period the crank spins very freely with no play.

My last experience on an Addict was admittedly quite some time ago, but the bike I rode, the "Pink Cigarette", was a rocket:

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